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Homer homicide victim ID’d by Cortland County Sheriff’s Office

Homer homicide victim ID’d by Cortland County Sheriff’s Office

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HOMER, NY (607NewsNow) — A homicide investigation continues in Cortland County.

Deputies say 53-year-old Anthony Beecham was found in the driveway shortly before 3:30 Wednesday morning with several gunshot wounds. Beecham was pronounced dead after being brought to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. A dark colored vehicle was seen leaving the area of Grove Street and Route 281 at a high rate of speed, but deputies do not have a suspect.

If you have information helpful to investigators, call the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office at 607-758-6151.

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